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IP cameras ---- They work within your LAN network. It can wired or wireless. They have things like IP address and they usually login using computer by typing in their IP address directly Analogue CCTV system ---- They work on their own system. Every cable from the CCTV camera would have to go to DVR and from the DVR, then you can add into your LAN. There are both pros and cons using these system. Depending on your needs and requirements. IP PROs: Higher resolution. They can achieve up to 1980 x 1080 or even higher. They make adding of cameras easy. If you are running a building with many cameras. You will appreciate that Higher security. If you go on wireless.. they have encryption like WPA/WPA2 which make it a bit harder to hack. IP CONs: Higher cost. Each IP cameras will cost higher than standard CCTV cameras. High bandwidth. You need a fast LAN if you are installing many due to their streaming. You need to have a good reliable IP cameras. Generally I feel you need above average IT knowledge to know what is going on and troubleshoot in case you having problem. CCTV PROs: Stable and reliable. This technology has been around for years... Cost effective. They are generally cheaper and easy to install. Easy install. You do not need superb IT knowledge to install this. Just plug and play. CCTV CONs: Resolution stay max cap at 720 x 576 (D1). Anything higher will be a different system like SDI etc. But they are even more expensive than IP cameras. Tons of cable. If you are running a 16ch or 32ch, you are like having 32 cables running back to DVRs. It is also more tedious if you need to add cameras last minutes as you need to run the cables from cameras back to DVR again.